Originally Posted by stormbringerr

what would cause a 45 gal to throw spent casings back at my head? a bad extractor?

Well, first, telling her age to everyone is sure to get something thrown at your head.

Then, you might think about what you said to her just before the cases started to fly.






What?

Ohh ... you said Cal, not Gal.




... Never mind.

WM

Originally Posted by Wandering Man

Well, first, telling her age to everyone is sure to get something thrown at your head.

Then, you might think about what you said to her just before the cases started to fly.






What?

Ohh ... you said Cal, not Gal.




... Never mind.

WM

HAHAHA

thanks for all the profound advice gentlemen

Are you shooting indoors or out?

could be the Ejector, Extractor or worn out recoil spring... I've had the same problem in the past. I had my gunsmith did a little work on the ejector and helped, but when I use cheap ammo it tends to fly back towards my forehead. I'm getting ready to replace the ejector to see if that helps. I also adjusted my Extractor as well.

You also may want to think about replacing the recoil spring....

You must have a big head.


j/k

Some of my guns do that. Some don't. It varies too so I'm thinking the ammo and my grip share some of the blame.

On a 1911, you might need to fit an extended ejector. that should get the brass out and away from your head.